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21.   A power steering pump pressure test is being performed. Technician A says the pressure gauge valve is held closed for 30 seconds. Technician B says the valve should be held closed for 5 seconds. Who is correct?

A. Technician A

B. Technician B

C. Both Technician A and B

D. Neither Technician A or B

26.   A vehicle with a power rack and pinion steering system has excessive binding while turning the steering wheel. Which of these are least-likely to cause this condition.

A. Strut mount bearing.

B. Worn rack bushings.

C. Worn rack and pinion gear.

D. Lower ball joint.

22.   Technician A says a slight oily film on the lower chamber of a shock absorber is acceptable. Technician B says a small drip of oil coming from this chamber is acceptable. Who is correct?

A. Technician A

B. Technician B

C. Both Technician A and B

D. Neither Technician A or B

27.   Technician A says an engine cradle has no effect on a vehicles steering system. Technician B says if the front engine cradle is not centered before tightening bolts the steering wheel alignment may be effected.
Who is correct?

A. Technician A

B. Technician B

C. Both Technician A and B

D. Neither Technician A or B

23.   A vehicle with a ribbed belt makes a chirping noise when starting. Technician A says to check the belt tension with a belt tension gauge. Technician B says proper belt deflection is 1/2 inch per foot of belt span. Who is correct?

A. Technician A

B. Technician B

C. Both Technician A and B

D. Neither Technician A or B

28.   Two technicians are discussing an electronic air suspension system. Technician A says the suspension switch must be turned off before lifting the vehicle. Technician B says soapy water is used to check these systems for air leaks. Who is correct?

A. Technician A

B. Technician B

C. Both Technician A and B

D. Neither Technician A or B

24.   Technician A says that an incorrect camber adjustment could cause outside tire tread wear. Technician B says moving the top of the tire outward away from the vehicle increases the camber. Who is correct?

A. Technician A

B. Technician B

C. Both Technician A and B

D. Neither Technician A or B

29.   After installing a power steering gear the vehicles air bag light is illuminated. Technician A says the vehicles alignment needs to be adjusted to remove this light. Technician B says if the steering wheel was not held firm and was allowed to spin freely the clockspring may have been damaged. Who is correct?

A. Technician A

B. Technician B

C. Both Technician A and B

D. Neither Technician A or B

25.   A vehicle has excessive body sway while cornering. Which of these is most-likely to cause this condition.

A. A ball joint

B. An idler arm

C. A control arm

D. A stabilizer bar

30.   Technician A says directional tires must be kept on the correct (same) side of the vehicle while rotating. Technician B says tire inflation pressure is considered cold if the vehicle has been driven less than ten miles. Who is correct?

A. Technician A

B. Technician B

C. Both Technician A and B

D. Neither Technician A or B